I have no idea. Because I didn’t say that. You’re confused pal.
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Let's say there is a pair of speakers (have cheap zip cords inside) have same sounds and conditions. If the right speaker cable is replaced with a better sound (not more expensive) speaker cable, then the right speaker will sound better. It's simple. Any questions? Alex/Wavetouch audio. |
To the others, thanks for sharing your comments and experiences. audphile1, The term "faithful" is nothing new in audio. It's been used countless times in HiFi for decades. This is obviously a term you took for granted and/or are not familiar with. Google it and see for yourself. It can represent various meanings.
AI Overview 2. Accuracy and Fidelity to an Original:
In this case, the "cables" themselves. You're straying off topic though, and I'm only discussing the genuine nature of your theoretical $20,000 cable scenario. Of course components, rooms, etc will affect sound and we all should know that. Theoretically, nothing is going to present the original format, nor does it necessarily need too. The way I presented the OP was intended to weed out whether or not the assumptions of premium cables may be getting taken for granted or not. It was not intended as clickbait as you suggest and if you still feel that way, then don't click on this thread. No one is holding you hostage here. Audioholics did measurements and listening tests here. https://youtu.be/kR12Ttuxobs?si=rWYi5zfQJY1TepcU I use simple 14 guage copper wire with a total cost of around $25-$50 and find that it works perfectly fine because I don't believe I can hear a difference. This doesn't mean enthusiasts should feel wrong or bad because they bought some expensive cables. It's fine if they would like to purchase them. My BIGGEST concern is exactly what "pcolvin" mentioned to you about my comments which is..... ”how can they be faithful if they are plugged into a speaker terminal…” Hence the question. In my opinion, the $20,000 cable would somehow need to go straight to the crossover or source, whatever that is. Theoretically if a person produces a dragster with X amount of power but uses a tire that can't handle that X amount of power, then theoretically, how can that true X amount of power be grounded in order to launch off the line properly? It's just common sense. It's the "principle" of the matter about what is it that a fancy cable is being plugged into. Most HiFi enthusiasts do NOT see what's behind speaker terminals and therefore may often take it for granted. |
FYI. My dealer dropped by a Nordost Odin 2 set of interconnects ($20K). After a couple days I had to take them off because they sounded so good... I was starting to think about how I could put together the money to buy them... they were strung between $20K each components. I kept them much longer and I was going to figure out a way to do it. They were connected with traditional RCA connectors. I am certain the story would have been the same with their speaker cables... only they would have been much more expensive and the difference more pronounced. |
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